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Japan looking to treat sick and wounded Palestinians from Gaza, prime minister says

Shigeru Ishiba also announces plan to enable Gazans to study at Japanese universities

The Independent UK · Feb 4, 2025

Japan tightens chipmaking export controls amid US-China tech tensions

Japan makes it harder for Chinese entities to obtain chipmaking tools, advanced processors, and cryogenic cooling from Japanese companies.

Tom’s Hardware · Feb 3, 2025

OpenAI Announces New 'Deep Research' Tool For ChatGPT

US tech giant OpenAI on Monday unveiled a ChatGPT tool called "deep research" ahead of high-level meetings in Tokyo, as China's DeepSeek chatbot heats up competition in the AI field.

International Business Times · Feb 3, 2025

Indonesia and Japan promise deeper defense and economic ties as regional tensions spike

Japan and Indonesia have pledged to deepen economic and defense ties during a visit by the Japanese prime minister amid heightened global geopolitical tensions

The Independent UK · Jan 11, 2025

Japanese PM Strengthening Defense And Economic Ties In Southeast Asia

Japanese PM Ishiba visits Malaysia and Indonesia to enhance defense and economic ties amidst China's threats.

Top News · Jan 9, 2025

Japan's Ishiba heads to Malaysia and Indonesia to strengthen defense and economic ties

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has begun a tour of Malaysia and Indonesia as part of his effort to further strengthen defense and economic ties with Southeast Asia as threats from China rise in the region

The Independent UK · Jan 9, 2025

Biden Administration Imposes Sanctions On Sudan's Genocidal Paramilitary Group

Biden administration declares genocide in Sudan's civil war, imposing sanctions on RSF leader and companies.

Top News · Jan 7, 2025

Blinken Says US-Japan Ties Solid Despite Rift Over Steel Deal

Business groups say the move could have a chilling effect on Japan's standing as the biggest foreign investor in the United States, just as Washington seeks closer relations to counter China.

Latin Times · Jan 7, 2025

US rejection of Nippon Steel's bid for US Steel rankles Washington's key ally in Asia

President Joe Biden's decision to reject a bid by Nippon Steel to acquire U.S. Steel isn't the first time friction over trade and investment has irked Washington's closest ally in Asia

The Independent UK · Jan 7, 2025

Blinken Says US-Japan Ties Rock Solid Despite Rift Over Steel Deal

Business groups say the decision could have a chilling effect on Japan's standing as the biggest foreign investor in the United States, just as Washington seeks closer ties with Tokyo to counter China.

International Business Times · Jan 7, 2025